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may 14, 1981 - Mikhail Gorbechev Comes to Power

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A new Soviet leader comes to power. He promoted Glasnost (openness) and reform (Perestroika) of the system. The military buildup and war in Afghanistan was draining money from the Soviet economy, so Gorbachev started the reforms.

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may 14, 1981
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~ 44 years ago